How to Pronounce Capillary

To pronounce "capillary", say CAP-ill-ary — 3 syllables, IPA /kəˈpɪ.lə.ɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/kəˈpɪ.lə.ɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “capillary”

"capillary" has 3 syllables: cap-ill-ary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

What does capillary mean?

noun

  1. A narrow tube.
  2. Any of the small blood vessels that connect arteries to veins.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to hair.
  2. Pertaining to a narrow tube.

Words that rhyme with capillary

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarryemissarycarryancillary

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "capillary"?▾

"Capillary" has 3 syllables: cap · ill · ary.

What is the IPA transcription of "capillary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "capillary" is /kəˈpɪ.lə.ɹi/.

What does "capillary" mean?▾

Capillary: A narrow tube.

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